Northern Light Health
Location
Bangor, ME | United States
Job description
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor, ME
Department: Intermediate Care Unit
Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.900000: 36 Hours/Week
Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Eligible for Sign-On Bonus
Summary:
The Staff Nurse II is a fully competent practitioner of nursing. The incumbent is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. The Staff Nurse II is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients on a Nursing Unit, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Staff Nurse II has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgment. The nurse plans and evaluates the nursing care for patients and families and exercises independent judgment in implementing the care him/herself or assigning the care to other qualified staff. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
1.Patient Safety
a.Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with hospital policies/procedures and national safety goals and identifying & communicating workarounds that have a potential impact on patient safety.
b.Recognized by peers as a resource in location, operation, care and trouble-shooting of unit equipment.
2.Clinical Assessments
a. Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments.
b. Anticipates and responds to subtle shifts in patient data or status and collaborates with appropriate provider.
c. Independently identifies an actual or potential emergency situation and intervenes safely.
3.Caring & Code of Conduct
a. Begins to incorporate the principle of “nursing presence” in patient encounters by recognizing each patient as a unique human being.
b. Treats patients with courtesy and respect.
4.Critical Thinking
a. Applies critical thinking skills as a routine part of practice and questions appropriateness/effectiveness of treatment and outcomes.
b. Seeks evidence based alternative methods to achieve optimal outcomes.
5.Documentation
a. Documentation is done timely in a concise, accurate, and complete manner reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements.
b. Participates in development, evaluation, or improvement of documentation tools.
6.Population Specific Competency
a. Completes and assists in the development of population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service.
b. Actively researches and implements multidisciplinary care plans for patients with population-specific care needs.
c. Is accepting of differences posed by patients and families while cognizant of personal biases.
7.Evidenced Based Practice & Research
a. Practice is consistent with Northern Light policy and procedures.
b. Incorporates research and evidence into policy development to enhance clinical practice and collaborates with interdisciplinary colleagues as needed.
c. Active in communication of practice changes.
8.Leadership and Professional Conduct
a. Utilizes and role models appropriate time management skills and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance.
b. Assists with the coordination of daily staffing, while demonstrating personal scheduling flexibility to support the needs of patient care areas.
c. Contributes to a healthy work environment by encouraging effective communications amongst all members of the interdisciplinary team.
d. Takes leadership in identifying and actively resolving interdisciplinary conflict.
9.Collaboration and Teamwork
a. Actively implements and updates multidisciplinary plan of care while proactively anticipating potential patient care needs.
b. Facilitates the coordination of internal and external resources to meet patient care needs.
c. Able to reassess and reprioritize the needs of the unit in collaboration with colleagues.
d. Contributes to a healthy work environment by consistently exhibiting professional behaviors and addressing interpersonal conflicts with the right person, at the right time, in the right location.
e. Supports and mentors peers in the care of complex patients / family interactions.
f. Identify gaps within multidisciplinary care delivery.
a. Improves workflow efficiency on the unit by appropriately utilizing resources.
11.Professional Development
a. Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs, by completing hospital and unit-based competencies (CBO).
b. Obtains 18 Contact Hours or a 3-credit professional development course and 9 contact hours or as specified by individual member organization.
c. Provides clinical and professional support for colleagues in the promotion and advancement of professional growth.
d. Actively serves on and contributes to the work of unit-based practice council.
e. Critically analyzes evidence-based literature and communicates gaps in current nursing practice.
f. Maintains an up-to-date personal educational file on unit to demonstrate compliance with educational requirements.
g. Actively participates in the peer review process.
12.Performance Improvement
13.Recognized as a resource to staff in regard to unit-based performance improvement priorities and nurse sensitive outcomes.
14.Identifies safety issues and makes recommendations for the development of performance improvement initiatives.
Education and Experience
·Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine
·Minimum of 3 years in Medical/Surgical, Intermediate, or Critical Care Nursing
·BSN Required.
·Complete PACE Application for Advancement by next review cycle.
·National Certification preferred and required within 1 year.
·BLS and ACLS certification is required
·Additional education and experience may be required according to work location.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
·Demonstrate system values and integrates them into daily organizational practice.
·Actively support patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience.
·Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
·Ability to influence others' actions and decisions without express authority.
·Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.
Physical Demands
·Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
·May be required to work alternative shift schedules including days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.
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